Winter has arrived, with more opportunities for us to use energy within the house resulting in us losing money from our pockets. But what if we said we have the perfect solution to help you save some cash? We have 7 easy steps to help you save money and energy during that tricky financial, festive month. So let’s get right into it.
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What is a healthy time to shower?
During the winter, everyone loves to run a nice warm bath, pop in their favourite Christmas-themed bath pop and relax for a good hour in the comfort of their own home. But did you know this is very demanding when it comes to energy and your wallet? A bath is great, but it can take a long time and you are wasting money to heat the water. So why not ditch the bath and have a shower? They are much quicker and are great for your pockets. It is recommended to shower for no longer than 4 minutes, because this shortens the amount of volume of water going down the drain, meaning you are saving money.
How can I improve insulation in my home?
It can also be very difficult to keep the cold, crisp air of winter out, and once it’s snuck in, it’s extremely easy to feel a sudden draft. We have some quick, cheap ideas for keeping the draft out.
- Add thick curtains to your windows.
- Buy a door snake
- Seal any loft air leaks
- Block the chimney
- Close blinds
- Sash locks
Following these steps will ensure you don’t have to put your heating on as quickly, therefore saving money.
Do LED lights really save money?
At Christmas, most of our electricity goes towards lighting up our Christmas trees or other festive decorations. And we don’t want you to have to sacrifice your festive celebrations in exchange for saving money or lowering your energy bill. Instead, simply order LED Christmas lights or LED lights in general. These lights naturally use up less power therefore saving you money in the process.
Is it good to open your curtains?
This one may sound stupid but it’s a forgotten-about one. Simply open your curtains. Let the natural light and heat in instead of putting on your heating, especially as the winter is much darker and colder it’s nice to have as much natural light in the house as possible.
Do light timers save electricity?
A light timer pre-sets the times your lights will go on and off around the house, this means you don’t have to worry about ensuring your lights are on or off as they will sort it themselves. This isn’t only a great one for saving money and energy, but also if you are out for a couple of nights or a dark evening and want it to appear like your house is occupied, set these timers up so that it looks like you are in the house during the evening just as an extra blanket of security.
Is it cheaper to use an air fryer instead of an oven?
We use our kitchen appliances a lot during Christmas break especially when it comes to cooking Christmas dinner. And this can mean more electricity and most importantly, more money spent! So how do we get around this problem? Switch your oven out for a cheaper appliance like a slow cooker or an air fryer, they cost much less to work and cook your food with! And don’t worry, you can still have your full Christmas dinner when ditching the oven, it’s a real-time saver! Did you know it costs 6p less to cook a 600g chicken breast in an air fryer over an electric oven?
Should I use eco settings on the dishwasher?
And finally, after enjoying your Christmas dinner, we know that there is no worse feeling than having to do the washing and wiping. It’s much easier to throw it into the dishwasher! But this is a lot more expensive, have you ever used the ECO mode on your dishwasher? ECO mode is an energy-saving setting that helps lower the wash and rinse temperatures, it uses less energy reducing its overall cost. But even better, wash up by hand, after all, it’s free and you can ensure every single dish is cleaned away properly.
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Conclusion:
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